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Phoenix, AZ – Supporters of reproductive rights notched a huge win in the battle to secure a nationally significant state constitutional referendum on reproductive rights and abortion care, as Arizona for Abortion Access announced that their voter-led ballot measure has been certified by the Secretary of State and will be put to voters in November as Proposition 139. Abortion rights remain undefeated at the ballot box since 2022, winning among voters in seven states, including Kansas and Montana.

Arizona’s 15 counties finished their review of a random sample of signatures, and the Secretary of State confirmed on Monday that supporters gathered far more than enough valid signatures, 50 percent above the required minimum. The referendum on a constitutional amendment enshrining a fundamental right to abortion care garnered the most signatures ever validated by a citizen’s initiative in state history.

This week’s win for the campaign, supported by the Fairness Project, comes after winning approval of its ballot summary language August 5, and an Arizona Superior Court judge rejected claims that Arizona for Abortion Access submitted signatures that were fraudulent or gathered under false pretense. 

“At every turn, opponents of reproductive freedom and the right of voters to decide for themselves have challenged this grassroots, hugely popular amendment,” said Kelly Hall, Executive Director of the Fairness Project and a veteran ballot measure strategist. “We are so proud to be a part of this effort and others around the country. The hard work of this coalition and its volunteers has paid off – voters will have the chance to vote yes on Proposition 139 in November. As we’ve seen in seven other states already, when voters have a say, they have chosen reproductive freedom.”

The Fairness Project is among the largest funders and strategic partners of abortion ballot measures in the country.  Since Roe was overturned, the organization has quickly become a U.S. leader in restoring and protecting abortion access via ballot measures, helping to secure victories for reproductive rights in Michigan, Vermont, and Ohio. This November, the group is bringing resources, technical expertise, strategic support, and more to ballot campaigns in Arizona, Florida, Montana, and Missouri. 

Since 2022, 21 GOP-led state legislatures have enacted severe restrictions or outright bans on abortion. In response, the Fairness Project has directed its national campaign and fundraising operation to restore and protect reproductive rights with citizen-initiated ballot measures. As of today, abortion rights are undefeated at the ballot box, winning in seven states, including Kansas and Montana.

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